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02/04/2026

Is your Medicare card missing or looking a little worse for wear? No problem! This article will help you replace your lost, stolen, or damaged card. Read more here:

Learn how to replace your lost, stolen, or damaged Medicare card in this helpful article.

02/01/2026

Do you know the best way to set your child up for collegiate success? Make sure with this miniature guide to financial aid options.

Help your college-bound child explore scholarships, grants, and more with this article on paying for higher education.

01/30/2026

A disability could keep you from work and increase costs. How can you protect yourself?

In the event of an unforeseen accident or illness, disability insurance may be a good way to protect your income and savings.

01/28/2026

Does your insurance cover you if you get into an accident with an uninsured driver?

You’re hit by an uninsured driver. Now what? Are you protected against financial losses?

01/27/2026

Markets had a lot to say this week—and not all of it was calm. 📉🌍

From fresh tariff threats and geopolitical curveballs to improving economic data and a rare small-cap streak, investors were kept guessing right up to the close. Add earnings season and a Fed meeting on deck, and the plot thickens fast.

Want the full breakdown of what moved markets—and why it matters now?

👉 Read the full blog: https://www.mccarthyfinancialgroup.com/blog/markets-await-q4-reports

01/25/2026

Your chance of an IRS audit may not be that high. It pays to know what may trigger one.

The chances of an IRS audit aren't that high. And being audited does not necessarily imply that the IRS suspects wrongdoing.

01/24/2026

Periods of uncertainty can test emotions — especially for investors.
But history shows that patience and perspective often matter more than perfect timing.

Warren Buffett’s reminder still rings true today.

How do you stay grounded when markets feel shaky? 🫨

01/23/2026

📉 The markets pulled back — but is this fear… or opportunity?

Trade war headlines rattled investors, Bitcoin dipped to levels that have traders watching closely, and gold surged so fast it has everyone asking the same question: can it keep going?

At the same time, something interesting is happening beneath the surface 👀
✔️ Consumers are still spending
✔️ Jobless claims remain near cycle lows
✔️ Economic data continues to show resilience

So what does all of this really mean for investors heading into 2026?

This week’s market moves may not be telling the full story — and the details matter more than the headlines.

👉 Read the full breakdown 👇🏻
https://www.mccarthyfinancialgroup.com/blog/trump-trade-wars-and-icebergs-why-we-think-this-dip-is-a-buy

01/23/2026

Do your kids have the right stuff for college?

Preparing for college means setting goals, staying focused, and tackling a few key milestones along the way.

01/22/2026

📉📈 What a week on Wall Street…

Markets were anything but calm.
From Fed drama and political headlines to inflation data and global market surprises — investors were taken on a wild ride.

U.S. stocks slipped, overseas markets climbed, and a late-week rebound left many wondering: was this just noise… or a warning sign?

If you’ve been trying to make sense of what actually mattered (and what didn’t), we break it all down in this week’s blog.

👉 Read the full market recap ⬇️
https://www.mccarthyfinancialgroup.com/blog/powell-keeps-cool-in-the-hot-seat

01/21/2026

Protecting you or your company from a civil claim may require an insurance coverage you have never heard of.

E&O insurance is specifically designed to protect you, or your company, from the risk of a client’s dissatisfaction.

01/18/2026

Can group and private disability policies work together?

Loss of income from disability has the potential to cause financial hardship. Disability insurance can help.